Tuesday, September 9

As promised, here's a little peek at some of the flea market treasures I found this weekend at the Alameda Flea Market. I didn't spend a lot - just a little over $100, but I love what I brought home and was able to give new life to. Flea marketing is just like recycling, but with furniture, clothes and accessories (and maybe a bit more fun than your traditional, average recycling!).

Pretty striped gray pillow, made from vintage French mattress ticking,from Euro-Linens. You can find many more of Euro-Linens' beautifulpillows, fabric and products in their eBay store ($50).

Funky cut glass bowl ($7). Not sure what I will do with it - one thought wasplanting succulents in it. Or perhaps it will become a candle dish.

I went to the Alameda for the first time on Sunday. I loved those flower chairs and tried to convince my husband we needed one for our garden but he vetoed it. Too funny! At one point when we were walking around, I explained your style and apartment to him. Funny if you were there then!

Sigh. I just love a good flea market. I almost died when I went to the flea market at the Rose Bowl (the biggest on the West Coast). It was simply divine. In fact, when I fly down, there were a group of ladies who were specifically flying down to buy vintage buttons. These girls were prepared: they all brought empty suitcases for their treasures.